How to keep viewers from tuning out your presentation | Older adults focus careers on needs of their generation | Why it takes courage to ditch our biases
A good way to keep attendees focused on your video presentation is to vary the content -- using charts, lists, wording, storytelling -- and change it up every two to four minutes, suggests William Arruda, a founder of CareerBlast. Then go through the presentation and see where video or pictures would be an even better way of conveying the message. Full Story: Forbes (10/19)
Older adults focus careers on needs of their generation Older adults are increasingly transitioning to new careers that focus on providing products and services needed by their generation. Mary Furlong, a consultant on longevity marketing, said older adult entrepreneurs seeking to tap into the aging-related market have to "think of how you take your skills and passions and shift them to a new area." Full Story: The New York Times (tiered subscription model) (10/16)
Why it takes courage to ditch our biases Everyone has biases, and discrimination has many known harmful effects, so we must all have the courage to question our assumptions and build better habits, John Baldoni writes. "Admitting a mistake takes guts, especially if you have been overt in your misperceptions," he writes. Full Story: SmartBrief/Leadership (10/16)
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Age discrimination can be an issue in furlough callbacks Age discrimination is one of the issues employers should be aware of when determining which employees are called back to work after a COVID-19-related furlough, writes Genevieve Murphy-Bradacs of the law firm Epstein Becker Green. Employers should develop a return-to-work plan that includes considerations such as job functions, required skills, and all criteria used in the selection process, says Murphy-Bradacs. Full Story: Bloomberg Law (subscription required) (10/16)
CVS plans to hire 15,000 new employees, including 10,000 licensed pharmacy technicians to help the retailer handle an expected rise in flu and COVID-19 cases this fall and winter. Licensed pharmacy techs are allowed to administer COVID-19 tests and medications, which could include a COVID-19 vaccine if federal approval is obtained. Full Story: CNBC (10/19),Bloomberg (tiered subscription model) (10/19)
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It's that spooky time of year again, so why not get cozy on your couch and settle into a movie that will scare the merde out of you? Music plays a huge part in any scary movie, so this piece ranks the Top 20 horror movie soundtracks, with No. 1 going to John Carpenter's score for "Halloween." Full Story: UDiscoverMusic (UK) (10/14)
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